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Claudia Villela’s haunting improvisations, and her surprising five-octave range, have earned her an enthusiastic and devoted following, drawn to the magical dimensions of her singing. Villela’s independent spirit and her gift for evoking her rich musical heritage have made her develop into one of the most astonishing vocalists in jazz. As San Francisco Examiner critic Phil Elwood put it, Villela actually dances with her voice on top of Brazililan beats. In 1997, she was nominated for Jazz Singer of the Year by the National Association of Independent Record Distributors (NAIRD). Mark Holston of Jazziz described Villela as intelligent and seductive. And according to Helcio Milito, one of the fathers of the bossa nova, Claudia is the biggest expression of Brazilian music in the U.S. today. website | Hear music samples
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